TAMPA, Fla. — The 2026 NFL Draft starts Thursday night and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have the 15th overall pick. Follow along with the latest on rumors, trades and analysis.
Most mock drafts have the Bucs using the first-round pick to add depth on defense after the Bucs legendary linebacker Lavonte David announced his retirement.
BUCS 2026 DRAFT PICKS
Round 1: Pick 15 (15)
Round 2: Pick 14 (46)
Round 3: Pick 13 (77)
Round 4: Pick 16 (116)
Round 5: Pick 15 (155)
Round 6: Pick 14 (195)
Round 7: Pick 13 (229)
UPDATE: 11:30 a.m.
The final mock draft on Buccaneers.com has Bucs getting Edge rusher Akheem Mesidor from Miami. Mesidor spent four years with the Hurricanes and two with West Virginia.
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Where can I watch the draft?
Coverage will be live on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and NFL Network
Round 1: Thursday, April 23, 8 p.m.
Rounds 2 and 3: Friday, April 24, 7 p.m.
Rounds 4 through 7: Saturday, April 25, from noon to 7 p.m.
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